Sous Baker - NY

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Baker in the daily operation of the bakery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of bakers through feedback, and hands-on training.
• Cook, bake, and prepare a variety of baked goods under supervision.
• Cook, bake, and prepare a variety of baked goods independently.
• Cook, bake, and prepare a variety of baked goods in accordance with recipes and procedures.
• Coordinate daily production to ensure products are prepared efficiently and consistently.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, food safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Help plan production schedules according to sales forecasts and operational needs.
• Monitor product quality throughout the day and ensure consistency across all batches.
• Absorb and distribute orders for ingredients and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Minimize waste through careful planning and stock management.
• Assist with administrative tasks including production planning, scheduling, reporting, and operational documentation.
• Ensure recipes, procedures, and bakery standards are followed consistently.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and respectful working environment.
• Take responsibility for opening or closing bakery operations when required.

Requirements

• Several years of professional bakery or pastry experience.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a bakery team.
• Strong understanding of laminated doughs, pastry, bread production, and bakery operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on production with administrative responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced production environment.
• Passion for craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and developing people.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Leadership
• Time Management
• Quality Control
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service

Pay

Competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

Schedule

Opportunity to lead and shape one of New York's premier bakery production programs.